John P. "Jack" Brennan

1933 - 2018

John P. "Jack" Brennan obituary, 1933-2018, Naperville, IL

BORN

1933

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Overman-Jones Funeral Home

15219 South Joliet Road

Plainfield, Illinois

John Brennan Obituary

John P. "Jack" Brennan, age 85, U.S. Army veteran, a Naperville, IL resident since 1999, formerly of Lisle, IL 1978-1999, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018. He was born June 13, 1933 in Chicago. Beloved husband of Marguerite "Peg" Brennan (nee Fahey) and the late Kathleen "Kay" Brennan (nee Walsh), loving father of Mary Pat Starnes, Michele (Joseph) DiCanio, Maureen (Henry) Kalinowski, John P. Brennan, Jr., Michael (Dorice) Brennan, Timothy (Wendy) Brennan and Margaret (Craig) Zagorski, adored grandfather of Patrick and Kevin Starnes; Abigail, Emma and Hannah Brennan; Lauren and Michael Brennan; Erin and Nolan Brennan; Daniel and Matthew Orednick, loving step-father of Beth (Mike) Lenz, Ellen (Peter) Kuplic, Bob (Reva) Campana, Michael Campana and Karen Campana, caring step-grandfather of twelve, devoted son of the late Michael and Nora (nee McHugh) Brennan, dear brother of Evelyn (Lou) Storto and the late Mary (the late Joseph) Coco, the late Michael (the late Tommy) Brennan, the late Ann (the late Thomas) Sherlock and the late Rev. Walter Brennan, OSM, brother-in-law of James (Andi) Walsh, fond cousin, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. Jack was a longtime salesman for Jostens, affectionately known as "The Ring Man" to many at Chicagoland area schools. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, Naperville and the Notre Dame Club of Naperville. Jack was an avid wildlife photographer (specializing in whales) and an outdoorsman. Visitation Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 3:00-8:00 PM at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 15219 S. Joliet Rd., Plainfield, IL. Services will begin Thursday, August 2, 9:30 AM from the funeral home and will proceed to a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville. Interment: Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. For those who prefer to leave a lasting tribute to Jack's life, memorials may be directed to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, 1-800-822-6344, https://www.stjude.org/ For more information, please call (815) 436-9221.

Published by Naperville Sun on Aug. 1, 2018.
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Remembering Jack brings a smile to my face, because he always brought a smile to everyone else. May his friends and family continue to be blessed, and to be well.

Mona Wis

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July 25, 2021

I'm so sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences on your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

Carla

August 5, 2018

I'll always treasure that trip to Alaska I took with my Uncle Jack, and his friend Beano, and my cousins Tom & Dan....going to see the grizzly bears feed off the salmon before hibernation - a truly fun adventure! There are 2 of his photos from that trip framed and hanging on my walls in my Chicago home. I've always enjoyed his enthusiasm for life! Eileen

Eileen Jaracz

August 2, 2018

Uncle Jack will be dearly missed. He brought smiles to many and my heart is with the whole family.

Moira Brennan

Family

August 2, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about Jack's passing. He was a shining star for all of us at Lifestart at Central Park and was always willing to help others with a kind word or with his special gift of photography. Please know we keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Mona Wis

August 1, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Your Dad was always so cheerful and always had a kind word.

Kevin Gallaher

August 1, 2018

Peg and family:
I was deeply saddened to read of Jack's passing. I have know both of you for many years in our shared activities.
I have a beautiful photo of Lake Michigan he took and sold it to me. He was well know for his great photos. He will be very missed.
My prayers are with your family.
May he rest in peace.
Kristin Bladek

Kristin Bladek

August 1, 2018

Peg and family:
I was so saddened to read of Jack's passing.
I knew him and you for so many years through our many common activities. I have a beautiful photo, framed in my livingroom that Jack took from out on the water on Lake Michigan.
He was so known for his photos.
He will be very missed by many.
My prayers are with all of you.
May he rest in peace.
Kristin Bladek

Kristin Bladek

August 1, 2018

Kristin Bladek

August 1, 2018

Mark Brennan

August 1, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time of loss. May God grant you hope and comfort. 2 Cor 1:3

July 31, 2018

So sorry for your precious loss. May the promise at Isaiah 35:5,6 give you comfort and hope in the days to come.

S. L.

July 31, 2018

We are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the words at Matthew 5:4 help comfort you during tis difficult time.

FDR

July 31, 2018

I know how difficult it is to lose someone you love in death. May you receive comfort that can be found in the scriptures and from your family and friends.

I am very sorry for your loss.

Deborah Cook

July 31, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May the god of comfort be with your family.

July 31, 2018

"May the Lord of peace himself give you peace constantly in every way..." (2 Thessalonians 3:16)

E.W

July 31, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss. May the true God of comfort, comfort those mourning and bind up the brokenhearted.
Isaiah 61:1,2

Cj

July 31, 2018

May you find comfort from the good memories you have of your loved one just knowing there are many hearts that understand and care. God's love calms hearts that ache in grief. Isaiah

Z Musial

July 31, 2018

the family of Jack,you have our sincere sympathies,Roger and Sue Wittersheim

Roger Wittersheim

July 31, 2018

May Almighty God and his son Jesus Christ bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John 17:3

July 31, 2018

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Aug

1

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Overman-Jones Funeral Home

15219 South Joliet Road, Plainfield, IL 60544

Aug

2

Service

9:30 a.m.

Overman-Jones Funeral Home

15219 South Joliet Road, Plainfield, IL 60544

Aug

2

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Raphael Catholic Church

1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL

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Overman-Jones Funeral Home

15219 South Joliet Road, Plainfield, IL 60544

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